Democrat Cary Kennedy has been elected state treasurer by a narrow margin of roughly 12,000 votes over her opponent Republican Mark Hillman.
Kennedy’s margin is expected to grow slightly as Denver continues to count the remaining balance of about 47,000 votes. Kennedy took nearly 73 percent of Denver’s vote. The absentee ballots are expected to be counted by Friday.
Republican Mike Coffman is almost certain to be elected secretary of state, holding a margin of roughly 43,000 votes over his Democrat opponent state Senator Ken Gordon.
Coffman’s margin could shrink somewhat as Denver’s absentee ballots are counted because of the lopsided vote in Denver for his opponent Gordon. But his margin is comfortable enough to ensure his victory.
Gordon conceded defeat early this morning, somewhat upset with the voting problems in Denver.
“There was a huge reduction in the turnout in Denver. People couldn’t wait that long,” he said. “This was foreseeable. Denver should have tested their machines in election-like conditions. I’m sure this cost me thousands of votes.”
Gordon said he didn’t plan a legal challenge. “I may carry legislation next year to address it,” said Gordon, who remains a state senator.
Rep. Marilyn Musgrave narrowly defeated Democratic challenger Angie Paccione, by just over 7,000 votes in the 4th Congressional District.
